Wormwood
Artemisia absinthium · Mugworts · Aster family
Also known as: Absinthe Wormwood · Common Wormwood · Grand Wormwood
Easy60–120cmNot pet-safeEdible
Wormwood care at a glance
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Wormwood
Possible pests on Wormwood include Aphids, Caterpillars and Grasshoppers. A common disease is Root rot. Wormwood is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Aphids Low
- Caterpillars Low
- Grasshoppers Low
Disease
- Root rot High
Toxicity
- Thujone Medium
- Skin irritation from sap Low
Weather
- Waterlogging Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Wormwood
- Which pests affect Wormwood?
- Possible pests on Wormwood include Aphids, Caterpillars and Grasshoppers.
- Which diseases affect Wormwood?
- A common disease is Root rot.
- Is Wormwood toxic to cats and dogs?
- Wormwood is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Wormwood need?
- Wormwood has a low water requirement.
- What light does Wormwood need?
- Wormwood prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Wormwood frost-hardy?
- Wormwood is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -20 °C.
- Can you eat Wormwood?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves.